O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/22 · May/June 2010 · Q68 Marks
Study Fig. 6, which shows population density in Brazil. [Figure 6]
- (a)Complete the map to show that the state of Goias has a population density of 16.9 people per square kilometre.[1]
- (b)Para state has a population of 7200000 and an area of 1200000 square kilometres. Calculate the population density.[1]
- (c)Describe the distribution of the areas with more than 50 people per square kilometre.[3]
- (d)The state of Amazonas has an average population density of 2.1 people per square kilometre but density varies greatly within the state. Suggest why the population density varies within the state.[3]
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Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2010). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a) Correct shading on map.
- [1] (b) 6
- [3] (c) Area in south/5 states in the south
- [3] (c) Area/6 states in N/NE/E
- [3] (c) Mostly coastal
- [3] (c) Brasilia is inland
- [3] (d) Concentrated in Manaus
- [3] (d) Away from river flooding
- [3] (d) Concentrated along routes/road/river
- [3] (d) Away from steeper slopes
- [3] (d) Concentrated where mining
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